weeLove: Try Before You Buy

LUMOID RENTS AND SELLS PHOTO GEAR

A new baby calls for an awesome new camera (because sometimes a smartphone just doesn’t cut it). But before you make that splurge, check out this great way to do your research…

Lumoid is a new service that lets you try photo gear before you buy. From lenses to full kits, simply select your gear and the dates you need it. Their website has a “Babies” category, so you can peruse top picks for a photo shoot with your little one. Then Lumoid ships your order off, ready to use. Should you decide the camera is a keeper, a portion of your daily rental fee can be put towards a purchase.

From first birthdays to summer vacations (Lumoid will ship to your hotel!), get your hands on a high quality camera without shelling out big bucks. Snap away!

UPDATE: Lumoidnow also rents “wearable devices” such as Fitbits and Jawbones, letting you try a handful of options before committing to buy. Tracking how many steps you take chasing after your toddler was never easier!

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